Layla Straughan: "Whatever it takes, I just want to make an impact on female boxing and inspire others along the way.” While 2024 was a period largely of stagnation for women's boxing as interest waned somewhat and went elsewhere, there is a seemingly never-ending production line of talent that should safely protect the future of … Continue reading Layla Straughan: “Whatever it takes, I just want to make an impact on female boxing and inspire others along the way.”
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Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson
Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson It was always apparent Boxxer has something very rare in Callum Simpson. He can sell tickets by the bucketload. A rarity in an era of half-empty arenas. Simpson might even in the not-too-distant future be selling out a football stadium. But even beyond that, Callum Simpson can fight. While another … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson
Gemma Richardson: A New Beginning
Gemma Richardson: A New Beginning “2024 has been the worst year of my life. My dream got stolen. They stole my dream.” The words of the former amateur star Gemma Richardson when I spoke to her just before Christmas. The meaning of those words has been explained many times on this platform over the last … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: A New Beginning
Hannah Robinson Moves To 2-0 At The York Hall
Hannah Robinson Moves To 2-0 At The York Hall A big weekend for women's boxing started at the York Hall on Friday night on the latest Wasserman Boxing show when Hannah Robinson continued her winning start to her professional career at London's iconic small hall venue. The former two-time National Amateur Champion improved to 2-0 … Continue reading Hannah Robinson Moves To 2-0 At The York Hall



